Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Name: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb pasta; 1 lb chicken breast; 1 tbsp garlic parsley salt; 1 tsp paprika; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil; 3 garlic cloves; 3 cups heavy cream; 3 cups fresh spinach; 1 cup Parmesan Cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
614 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian, American

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Charles Herrera

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This creamy Tuscan chicken pasta bursts with garlic, tomato, spinach, and cheese flavors. It's an ode to my Italian travels and takes only 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings

1/2 lb pasta rigatoni or penne
1 lb chicken breast
1 tbsp garlic parsley salt
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and diced
3 garlic cloves pressed
3 cups heavy cream
3 cups fresh spinach chopped
1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve and set aside one cup of pasta water for later.
Season chicken on all sides with garlic parsley salt and paprika.
Preheat a deep skillet with oil. Cook chicken on both sides until golden brown. Remove, slice into strips, and set aside.
Add butter to the same skillet. Add tomatoes and sun dried tomatoes, let them cook on medium low for a few minutes. Add in garlic and cook for a few more minutes.
Add in the heavy whipping cream and bring it to a simmer. Add in the spinach and cook until it's wilted.
Add in the pasta, chicken, and Parmesan. Stir to combine together. Season to taste and serve right away.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 614kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 157mg (52%) Sodium 1194mg (50%) Potassium 592mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2915IU (58%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 237mg (24%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 614 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	614kcal	31%
Carbohydrates	27g	9%
Protein	24g	48%
Fat	46g	71%
Saturated Fat	26g	130%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	14g	70%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	157mg	52%
Sodium	1194mg	50%
Potassium	592mg	13%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	2915IU	58%
Vitamin C	16mg	18%
Calcium	237mg	24%
Iron	1mg	6%